It's most well-known for being the main ingredient in the production of the Mexican spirit tequila, but a drought-resistant succulent plant is being touted as the next generation in biofuels.
Central Americans have used the sap of the agave plant to distil their potent brew for centuries, but an Australian company wants to harness its high sugar content to make ethanol for energy.
El Paso, TX- Dos Lunas Tequila is the newest spirit to enter into the state of Missouri. The award-winning tequila will soon be available for purchase in area bars and on store shelves. Dos Lunas is partnered with Gateway Wine & Spirits, LLC for statewide distribution.
LOUISVILLE, KY. (Tequila.net) – Brown-Forman Corp. announced today that its el Jimador Tequila brand is introducing a 100% blue agave tequila product in the U.S. el Jimador Tequila is also rolling out a striking new package and will be accompanied by a nationwide integrated marketing campaign, 100% Agave, 100% Real.
Read more: el Jimador Tequila Unveils the Spirit of Real Tequila
New North Carolina State University research shows that tequila's surge in popularity over the past 15 years has been a boon for industry, but is triggering a significant hangover of social and environmental problems in the region of Mexico where the once-notorious liquor is produced.
Read more: Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexican tequila producers had a positive year in 2008, distilling record amounts of the liquor and also exporting more, an industry group said Monday.
The Jalisco-based Tequila Regulatory Council said national production last year rose 10% to 312 million liters, with production of tequila made entirely from the blue agave plant up 20% from 2007 to 163 million liters.
Exports rose 1.7% to 137 million liters, with 100% agave tequila exports up 5% to 35 million liters, the council said.
The U.S. continues to be the biggest foreign market for tequila exports, followed by the European Union.
A record 1 million tons of agave were used last year to produce tequila, the council added.
By Anthony Harrup, Dow Jones Newswires
DJNewsPlus.com
Dos Lunas' New Year's Resolution - No Price Increase
El Paso, TX- Dos Lunas Tequila is pleased to announce that, despite increases in the costs of production, there will be no price increases in the coming year.
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